Description
A delicious and comforting dish featuring rigatoni pasta baked with cheesy goodness and savory turkey bacon and chicken ham.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rigatoni
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and diced chicken ham. Sauté until heated through.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rigatoni, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, crumbled turkey bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Substituting regular bacon for turkey bacon can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cheesy Baked Rigatoni, Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham